Viola A. Buchanan Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Viola A. Buchanan (Providence, Rhode Island), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Viola left this world on January 30, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Viola A. Buchanan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin G. Dias and Joyce M. Addison-Dias; her son Douglas A. Buchanan; and her siblings, Gwenda F, Henry G and Barbara M. Shepard.
She is survived by: her children, Bruce E. J Buchanan and Joyce E. Buchanan; her grandchildren, Chelsea J. Laporte, Dae (Buchanan), Jayden J. Buchanan, Ty'onnah E. Buchanan, Terrance U. Buchanan, Jaziah M. Buchanan, Ahneal L. Holley and Xyon J. Buchanan; her great grandchildren, Damon Jean, Daylahni Jackson, Ta'Mair Buchanan and Melodii Royster; her godchildren, Ryshonna Addison, Antonio Shepard and Tealeyona Shorts; and her siblings, Dawn A. Addison, Tyrone C. Shepard, Edwin G. Dias Jr., Mark A. Dias, Alfred L. Dias and Henrietta G. Shepard. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
